Quality time with my family
By sarinahahmad
@sarinahahmad (119)
Singapore
November 30, 2009 6:42pm CST
I am a mother of 3, my daughter 14, my two sons 11 and 9 years old. My husband work shifts which means he has irregular working hours. Therefore my husband and I normally will plan a day out to spend quality time as a family, that is when he is not working and if it falls on a weekend. We will usually go to the movies, go for a picnic at the beach and other fun activities we can do as a family. So this moments are precious to me. We try to make these times a happy moments but sometimes with 2 sons and a young teenager, it is sometimes difficult.
So, before setting off, I would normally give my children a few 'reminders' and 'rules' so as not to spoil the day. However, children will be children, it's their nature to be such. I guess, without their irresistably irritating behaviour, life will be too quiet, boring and dull. It's their character that most of the time, makes me misses them just for a few hours when they are at school or out with friends. No matter what, they are the apples of my eye and I will always love them!
6 responses
@chriszh22 (432)
• China
2 Dec 09
Great family you have! I should say it's a typical family life in many countries. While things are different in China. We have family plan here that only one child allowed for each parent to control the population. Many young parents live in cities which have more work opportunities. They usually too busy to look after their baby, many of the babies are looked after by their grand parents in their hometown. I think it's better the baby can be cared by their parents just like you. Happy big family! hehe
@sarinahahmad (119)
• Singapore
3 Dec 09
Thanks a bunch! Thanks for your cheerful and positive thoughts. A family is still a family. It doesn't matter with one, two or more kids. I believe, it is the feelings of togetherness and love that matters.
@dorannmwin (36392)
• United States
1 Dec 09
It is very good that you try to plan a day to spend time as a family. I don't think it matters if your children are older like yours are or if they are younger like mine are, it is important to spend time together and to share with each other how much you value them. I've found, in my experiences with my own two children that it is the things that the kids do that are unexpected or even just the things that they do that might get on your nerves initially that are the things that make days spent with the family the most memorable.
@sarinahahmad (119)
• Singapore
3 Dec 09
I agree. My 3 children, they are different in their own ways. At times, they got along very well and other times, they don't. I just hope they will learn to appreciate and support each other. Anyway, thank you for your response. I really appreciate it! Have fun!
@Buchi_bulla (8298)
• India
1 Dec 09
It is child's nature that he/she makes mischief, shouts, laughts and plays. Do you like a child who is simply sitting in one place without any action or sound? A moving and noise making doll is certainly liked by all than a silent doll. Spending quality time with family gives immense happiness to anybody. They are our own people and we can be ourselves among them.
@cher913 (25782)
• Canada
1 Dec 09
it seems to be more difficult to get together when your kids get older and want to do things on their own. our daughters are 16 and 12 and seem to be busy most of the time. we manage to squeeze in a weekly trip to the library, church and once a month we take a saturday and do something fun. often we have a game night if we are all at home.
@aguas_aj (498)
• Philippines
1 Dec 09
family is the best thing you can have in life and though not everyone in the family is perfect, parents will always be the one who understands the most. I'm happy that you and your spouse makes it a point to spend quality time with your kids, no matter how tired you are guys. there are parents who dont even give efforts. and though children especially teenagers have different interest now and would rather be with friends, all that matter is you try to instill to them that you are there for them and that whatever they would need for support, you have their backs. and you're right someday, we'll miss the laughter and noise, these kids brings to our lives, no matter how tiring it may be for now. our kids is our life and joy
@sarinahahmad (119)
• Singapore
3 Dec 09
I agree. As parent, I am not perfect too. I just want to be the best for my children. And of course, I want them to be the best too in whichever decisions they choose in their future. Thsnk you so much for your response and I am very, vey happy for that.:)
@krackelz (24)
• Philippines
1 Dec 09
Spending quality time with the family is of utmost importance. Children see their parents as models. Their experiences while young will mold them to the kind of person they can become in the future. Keep your communication lines open and everything will be alright.
